Description
Classic Waffles are the perfect breakfast or brunch treat, featuring a crispy exterior and a light, fluffy interior. Made with simple pantry staples, this easy and versatile recipe can be tailored with sweet or savory toppings to suit any taste, making it a family favorite that’s ready in minutes.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt until fully combined. This ensures even distribution of leavening and flavor in your batter.
- Mix the Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs then add the milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Whisk thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients. Gently fold them together just until combined—some lumps are fine to avoid tough waffles.
- Preheat and Grease Your Waffle Iron: Heat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions and lightly grease it with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
- Cook the Waffles: Pour an appropriate amount of batter onto the hot waffle iron, close the lid, and cook until the waffle is golden brown and crisp, usually 3 to 5 minutes depending on your appliance.
- Serve Immediately: Remove the waffle carefully and serve while hot to enjoy the perfect balance of crispy outside and fluffy inside.
Notes
- Preheat your waffle iron completely to achieve optimal crispiness.
- Do not overmix the batter; mix just until ingredients are combined.
- Use melted butter for richer flavor and crisp texture.
- Keep cooked waffles warm on a wire rack set over a baking sheet in a warm oven.
- Adjust cooking times according to your waffle iron for best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Waffle Iron Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 waffle
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: classic waffles, breakfast, brunch, easy waffles, crispy waffles, fluffy waffles, homemade waffles
